AutoCAD Electrical

[#1]

Hi there,

is there a way to change the tag format naming convention for plc parametric symbols. In the drawing properties I have defined that the tag format follows %A%F%S%N but when inserting the first part of the module it inherits the TAG = PLC11 where I assume that the 11 comes from the sheet no. and line reference. I would instead like to define that the module would get the following tag name 10D11 where 10=SEC, D=Family and 11=sheet no. and line reference.

Any ideas appreciated please.

Thank´s, Gary

[#2]

Hello again,

since I havent got any responce on this post yet I thougt I´d try to explain a little better what I´m aiming after.

As shown on the attached image, I have defined under drawing properties that the component tag format shall follow the definition of %A%F%S%N (Section, family, sheetno. and line reference). However when inserting PLC units, ACADE seems to default the tag format for the plc input module to PLC1 which is probably the family and line reference (see attached image). My question is "Can I alter the default tag format for PLC units such that when inserting the input module it is automatically tagged in the following way:

Example: -10D311 where 10=Section, D=Family, 31=Sheet no and finally 1=line reference"

THL. Gary

[#3]

Gary,

I am sorry that one of us did not get back to you sooner. The parametric PLC is a little different from the "normal" component insert. In the PLC IO database, you can set up the tag to appear different from the the project settings. The PLC Database settings will override the project settings. If you want to have your PLC IO with a specific tag applied, you need to go into the PLC Database Editor and alter the tags for the various PLC IO that you will be using. Then it will conform to what you want.

[#4]

Hello Bob and thank´s for pointing me into the right direction, I see know how this is setup

I have another question for you if have the answer on hand I would really appreciate you help.

I´m trying to setup ACADE on a shared network and I have some problems with the Icon menu file that looks strange.

I have moved the icon menu file to a shared directory on the network and changed in project properties the network path but still I get some strange results as shown in the attached image.

Thanks again for your support,

Regards, Gary

[#5 · Accepted solution]

You are missing the slide files (these files are where ithe images come from).

You need to copy these (*.slb) files from

if using XP   C:\Documents and Settings\{Your User Name}\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD Electrical 20##\R1#.1\enu\Support

if using Vista+  C:\Users\{Your User Name}\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD Electrical 20##\R1#.1\enu\Support

 to the same folder on the network that you copied the *.dat files. I would also recommend adding an Images folder to the same folder for holding all the new Icon (png) files that will be created when you make your own symbols for the menus.

[#6]

Thank´s again Bob for your valued support and guidance. I moved the files as you suggested and everything is up and running

Regards, Gary